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V148 DOY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,833 mi
Last recorded75,833 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 DOY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,833 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear lens slight damaged

rusty under vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,686 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both auxiliary belts cracking

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low,not yet below minimum

light corrosion to all underbody areas

nearside front front panel /rad support corroded to excess (not load bearing)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

noise from rear brakes when tested

offside front tyre close to limit (2.0mm)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember holed and corroded at both ends

Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember holed and corroded at both ends

Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 53,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,440 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 49,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 46,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,331 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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V148 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V148 DOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V148 DOY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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